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City of Asheville announces new project to enhance neighborhood resilience, connectivity

Posted on July 2, 2024 by Kim Miller

The Community Space Upfit Project is an ARPA-funded initiative to provide five community spaces with technology and infrastructure enabling virtual community meetings, and emergency briefings: connecting residents in real-time no matter the situation. In a pioneering move aimed at bolstering neighborhood connectivity and climate resilience, the City of Asheville will be enhancing five community spaces across [...]

City of Asheville offices to close July 4 in observance of Independence Day

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Kim Miller

City offices will be closed on the July 4 holiday. Offices reopen July 5 The City of Asheville is a proud sponsor of the South Slope Independence Day Block Party and invites community members to enjoy the festivities

Asheville City Council passes FY25 budget with key investments in top priorities

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Kim Miller

At its June 11 meeting, Asheville City Council passed the City Manager’s recommended budget with a 4 to 3 vote.

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City of Asheville offices to close June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday

Posted on June 13, 2024 by Kim Miller

City Hall offices close June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. See the City's services schedule

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City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: June 11 and change of venue

Posted on June 7, 2024 by Kim Miller

The regularly planned June 11 City council meeting will take place at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville. It will begin, as usual, at 5:00 p.m.

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Posted on June 7, 2024 by Kim Miller

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City of Asheville announces a change of venue for the June 11, 2024, City Council meeting

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Kim Miller

The June 11, 2024 City Council Meeting will take place at Harrah's Cherokee Center. Please make note of this venue change if you wish to attend in person.

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City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: May 28, 2024

Posted on May 24, 2024 by Kim Miller

Please join us in person or virtually. Click on the agenda link to find out what's up for consideration and discussion.

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City of Asheville offices close Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day; know your services schedule

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day, May 27, a federally designated holiday that honors military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The City of Asheville, Buncombe County, and the Veterans Council will host a Memorial Day [...]

What’s Up AVL! This week learn more about Business Inclusion and Economic Development with Marcus Kirkman and Charlie Savage

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Kim Miller

On this episode of What’s Up Asheville host Sam Parada interviews Minority Business Program Manager Marcus Kirkman and Economic Development Specialist Charlie Savage. The group talks goals and programs of the Business Inclusion Office and community opportunities fostered by our Economic Development Team.

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Safety and Cleanliness: it’s a community effort

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Kim Miller

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City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: May 14, 2024

Posted on May 10, 2024 by Kim Miller

The next meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The meeting will be held in the Council Chamber on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, 70 Court Plaza. The Council meeting agenda is posted on the City’s website. Note: The proposed FY 2024-2025 Budget Document will be [...]

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Asheville Fire Department members help Houston during devastating floods

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Kim Miller

Task Force 2 is answering the call of duty once again, this time to aid our fellow Americans in Texas. The devastation wrought by flooding in the Houston area demands swift and decisive action, and our Type I swift water rescue team is on the move. Over the past week, hundreds of people have been [...]

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Asheville Asks: What’s the scoop on this year’s Spring Litter Sweep effort?

Posted on May 3, 2024 by Kim Miller

Teams of community members and leaders hit the streets this April to carry out the annual Spring Litter Sweep. So what’s the word on the street? City of Asheville employees gathered for a 1 hour, lunchtime cleanup around downtown and collected about 30lbs of trash. Even though official totals for the whole event aren’t available yet, our [...]

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Recent statistics show a year on year reduction in property and violent crimes

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Kim Miller

At the most recent Environment and Safety Committee meeting on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, Asheville Police Department (APD) Chief Lamb and Captain Aardema updated committee members on city-wide crime statistics for the first quarter compared to the same quarter in 2023. Good News in Crime Reduction The comparisons are positive according to APD data. Statistics show an [...]

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City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: April 23, 2024

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Kim Miller

Please note time and location change: On April 23, City Council will meet in-person at 4 p.m. in the Banquet Hall of Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville, 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, N.C.

What’s Up AVL! This week learn more about homelessness with Strategy Specialist Debbie Alford

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Kim Miller

What’s Up AVL! The City of Asheville’s bi-monthly radio show allows the community to take a deep dive with the City of Asheville staff and departments. You can learn about different departments and what projects are taking place in your community. On this episode of What’s up Asheville, host Sam Parada interviews Homeless Strategy Specialist [...]

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